A Sequence of Pics of the Purple Crested Lourie.

I photographed this lourie (turaco) in my garden. I had previously made a number of attempts to photograph these birds but to no avail. At the sight of me, they took off. This day I was fortunate, as you can see. I think those palm berries were too delicious for the bird to abandon! The...

Feed the Birds.

FEED THE BIRDS. Early morning risers, Some wet to the bone, Snatching sleep Huddling on cold stone.   Not much rest after a night of rain, Shelter is scarce. Trees drenched, Big rain drops, Those that make the feathers flop!   Ahhh! A ray of sunshine, Breaking through the cold, purple dawn. Those still wet...

A Picture Poem about Forrest and Celeste, the Thick-Billed Weavers.

Over the years I have taken photos of the thick-billed weavers building their nests, and I thought the best way to make use of the photographs was to create a video with words and music.  I hope you enjoy!  Don' forget to turn the sound on! DID YOU KNOW? The thick-billed weaver differs from other...

The Emperor Penguin.

I am an Emperor Penguin Suited in black and white. I’m trekking many miles Across the Antarctic ice. My journey will take me to a colony Of others just like me. I will find a mate and procreate, And we'll produce ONE precious egg. I will incubate my offspring. My empress will hunt for food;...

‘Think-of-it!’

'THINK-OF-IT" I awoke to another quotidian morn To the silence of dawn, With just the chirp of a bulbul. Recalling blessings, I oft forget, I sent up my prayers of thanks And rose out of bed. I put the water on to boil, Looking forward to my brew, Just then I heard the song -...